Condensation in tail lights or headlights?

FuszNissan · 10-21-2009, 12:50 PM

Just take it in and report back, and then we can all see what really happens.

edeeZee · 10-21-2009, 12:53 PM

This occurred after I washed my car. I'll try to post pics of before/after.

Steven · 10-21-2009, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by edeeZee

This occurred after I washed my car. I'll try to post pics of before/after.

which equals a minor leak.

Im sure its not condensation like others said.. unless it was 30 degrees outside and you washed your car with boiling water.

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Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

A voice of reason in a sea of BS.

Sorry, i just get a little aggrevated when people call a different theory a "sea of bull$h1t".

j.arnaldo · 10-21-2009, 01:29 PM

...you're scaring me, dudes...I own an '04.5 350Z, and, so far, none of that has occurred, but you got me thinking here; it seems to be happening to quite a few 370s. Has anyone heard of it happening to 350s?!

fairladyZ34 · 10-21-2009, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by j.arnaldo

...you're scaring me, dudes...I own an '04.5 350Z, and, so far, none of that has occurred, but you got me thinking here; it seems to be happening to quite a few 370s. Has anyone heard of it happening to 350s?!

it happened to my friends 350 but only cuz when he put his hood back on he didnt line it up exactly right and when he would shut the hood it caused the seal the break on the headligt. since he didnt fix it right away he now has a projector bulb out in his drivers headlight lol. then he blacked out the headlights so he has to drive with his high beams at night

LattimerII · 11-02-2009, 05:03 PM

So, sounds like we've established that they aren't 100% airtight.

Anyone have a way to dry them out?

Mine have it too.

Asheth · 10-21-2009, 02:05 PM

I have it too on mine its not so bad. But I will give it a few more days before getting it checked out. I just noticed it yesterday.

nogoodname · 10-21-2009, 02:07 PM

never seen it on my G37 and weather goes from +40 degrees C to -40 degree C in southern Quebec

WhiskeyHotel · 11-14-2009, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by nogoodname

never seen it on my G37 and weather goes from +40 degrees C to -40 degree C in southern Quebec

Sumbeotch! 104F to -40F. Remind me to mark Quebec off my retirement places list.

simota1 · 10-21-2009, 10:11 PM

happened to my tailights.... i just used silicon and sealed it all the way around... i didnt warranty it cuz... of issues with my dealermodifying my car...... but its fixed now... and it rains crazy here... no moisture ever since...

theDreamer · 10-22-2009, 12:32 PM

I thought because of the Xenon they were not 100% sealed because with the amount of heat created they needed to "breath."

Modshack · 10-22-2009, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

I thought because of the Xenon they were not 100% sealed because with the amount of heat created they needed to "breath."

Yes...Those expansion vents have a permeable film at the top which allows them to breath. You can blow through them (with some effort)..

Steven · 10-23-2009, 10:49 PM

The xenons are headlamps only.

The condensation problem with the 370Z is occurring in the Taillights only. So no xenons, only LED's.

Modshack · 10-24-2009, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Steven

The xenons are headlamps only.

The condensation problem with the 370Z is occurring in the Taillights only. So no xenons, only LED's.

We know just the heads are xenon and both the head and tail have the potential to condensate since they are both ventilated. People have reported it in both. The point is They are not sealed. It is perfectly normal.

See "Dew Point info here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dew_point

kenchan · 11-03-2009, 01:33 PM

just leave it out in the sun.

my G's tailamps are the same from day one. some water gets inside after washing them but it dries up in time.

10-21-2009, 12:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
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10-21-2009, 02:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
Asheth Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Glen Burnie, Maryland Posts: 917 Drives: 09 Blk 6mt Rep Power: 18	I have it too on mine its not so bad. But I will give it a few more days before getting it checked out. I just noticed it yesterday. __________________ 180 customs Headlights - Yantech Backup Camera - Projekt 1 - Stillen Gen 3- EVO-R V2 Foglight, EVO-R CF Diffuser, Carbon Fiber Element Steering wheel - Fast Intentions TDX/RHFC's - RJM A.F.P. - Z1 Oil Cooler - 2015 Nismo Conversion.

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10-21-2009, 12:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
edeeZee Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: s. cali, los angeles Posts: 627 Drives: 09 370z plat 6 speed Rep Power: 267	This occurred after I washed my car. I'll try to post pics of before/after.

10-21-2009, 01:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
j.arnaldo Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 937 Drives: Nissan 350Z, 2004 Rep Power: 0	...you're scaring me, dudes...I own an '04.5 350Z, and, so far, none of that has occurred, but you got me thinking here; it seems to be happening to quite a few 370s. Has anyone heard of it happening to 350s?!

11-02-2009, 05:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
LattimerII Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: US Posts: 52 Drives: 09 PG 370Z Sport Pkg Rep Power: 17	So, sounds like we've established that they aren't 100% airtight. Anyone have a way to dry them out? Mine have it too.

10-21-2009, 02:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	never seen it on my G37 and weather goes from +40 degrees C to -40 degree C in southern Quebec

10-23-2009, 10:49 PM	#13 (permalink)
Steven Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Clear Lake, TX Posts: 130 Drives: 09 370Z M6 Rep Power: 16	The xenons are headlamps only. The condensation problem with the 370Z is occurring in the Taillights only. So no xenons, only LED's.

11-03-2009, 01:33 PM	#15 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	just leave it out in the sun. my G's tailamps are the same from day one. some water gets inside after washing them but it dries up in time.